Mûtske

**Mûtske** *Mûtske is the Frisian word for small hat. (The ‘û’ is pronounced more or less like the ‘oo’ in good.) This small hat is knit in the round from the brim up, using either double-pointed needles or a circular needle for the magic-loop method. It has a simple yet decorative stitch pattern, and the decreases on the crown form fun swirling rays. Mûtske is a quick little knit that will make a lovely baby gift and will fit the average newborn baby head.* **Finished measurements** Size newborn, measured unstretched. Circumference: approx. 31 cm (12¼”). Height: approx. 14 cm (5½”). **Yarn** Filcolana ‘Merci’ (50% merino wool, 50% pima cotton; 50 g/200 m/219 yds). Or a similar fingering weight yarn. MC approx. 20 g/80 m/88 yds, shown in Merci shade 101 Natural White. CC approx. 2 g/8 m/9 yds, shown in Merci shade 611 Honeydew. **Needles** 3.0 mm (US 2½) or other size to obtain correct gauge, and 2.5 mm (US 1½) or 0.5 mm (one size) smaller than gauge needles. Double-pointed needles can be used, or long circular needles for magic-loop method. **Notions** Tapestry needle; 1 stitch marker. **Gauge** Approx. 29 sts x 42 rows in hat body stitch pattern on larger needles = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”). Blog post about this design: [Mûtske][1]. [1]: https://www.meruladesigns.com/knitting/mutske/